Amita, Several years back, I purchased a Bogen/Manfrotto 3218/681B Monopod (supports 26.4 lbs. and costs ~ $45.50 @ Adorama) and a Bogen/Manfrotto 3229 Swivel Tilt Head w/Quick Release for support. It works OK but it is somewhat limiting.
I recently purchase a Bogen/Manfrotto 488RC2 Ball Head w/Quick Release for my Monopod and that works great. The heaviest lens I own is a SMC-K 200mm f/2.5. I good monopod/head makes shooting sports a lot easier. Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez > > From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2003/07/14 Mon AM 11:33:52 CDT > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: monopod advice > > > I'v started using a good monopod now and i find i have a bit > > more time to think about when to "pull the > > trigger" so to speak. > > So what constitutes a "good" monopod? I might be heading to Adorama this > week to look at their Podmatic and others. I'm mainly looking for > something portable and the Podmatic's the shortest one I've heard of > (14" folded). Anything else in particular I should look for? I mainly > want an extra bit of steadiness for shooting events and nature with long > lenses. I might be doing a bit of sports shooting but not much. > > Thanks, > Amita
